Defence Notes
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems secured a nearly $2 billion deal for MQ-9B uncrewed aerial systems, while Raytheon’s counter-UAS system was secured for $1 billion.
An amendment to the Brazilian Constitution currently under discussion would permanently assign 2% of annual GDP to the defence budget, potentially cementing modernisation programmes for the country’s armed forces.
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
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18th January 2021
Five AB 212s are being refurbished under a five-year programme announced in early 2020.
18th January 2021
Combination of RAM and DART is envisaged to replace existing close-in weapon system for Dutch naval vessels after 2025.
18th January 2021
BAE Systems acts as industry lead for Lightning Team UK.
18th January 2021
Brazilian AEW&C aircraft are being modernised with secure software-defined radios.
15th January 2021
Romanian defence ministry aims to acquire at least four Naval Strike Missile launchers and associated equipment from the US via the FMS programme.
15th January 2021
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15th January 2021
The Belgian and Dutch navies will each receive two Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates, which will enter service by 2030.
15th January 2021
Major air and missile defence capability for the US Army to move into LRIP.
15th January 2021
A trio of USVs for surveying shallow waters is required by the Indian Navy.
15th January 2021
A strategic 'Great Game' is going on between China and the US, with Taiwan unfortunately stuck in the middle and under pressure.
14th January 2021
As the USN begins to firm up its specifications for the DDG(X) platform, the final variant of the venerable Arleigh Burke guided missile destroyers marks the beginning of the end for one of the service’s most successful platforms.
14th January 2021
Unnamed customer orders Israeli-built USVs.
14th January 2021
Indian Air Force to receive 73 Mk 1A fighters and ten trainer aircraft.
14th January 2021
Andromède becomes first naval vessel to be equipped with 3D-printed propeller
14th January 2021
Egypt is believed to be interested in the Falco Xplorer ISR platform, in keeping with a strong defence business relationship between Italy and the North African country.
14th January 2021
Despite the UK's Export Control Joint Unit attempting to clear a licence application backlog, hundreds have been held up.
13th January 2021
The USMC is looking to develop a new platform to bridge the gap between its large assault ships and smaller landing craft, as it continues its pivot to the Pacific.
13th January 2021
Northrop Grumman to execute Total System Support Responsibility in 2021 across the E-8C fleet.
13th January 2021
AN/ASQ-239 and AN/ASQ-242 systems will be installed on the multi-role F-35 fighter.